Drama, Comedy, Murder Mystery

IF YOU RECALL the 19th Olympic Games in Mexico City, 1968, you’ll likely remember the historic moment when two Black American sprinters, both medalists, raised their fists in protest during the National Anthem. The event inspired The Old Globe’s world-premiere play by Kemp Powers, The XIXth, through April 23 (theoldglobe.org). Based on the English actor and playwright himself, Noël Coward’s farce, Present Laughter, plays at Cygnet Theatre (cygnettheatre.com) through April 29. An adored London theater star’s life is thrown into chaos just as he is about to set out on an African tour. Keiko Green’s hilarious, timetraveling, world-premiere of Exotic Deadly: Or the MSG Play runs at The Old Globe, April 8-May 7. At North Coast Rep (northcoastrep.org) April 19-May 14, Steven Dietz’s world-premiere comic mystery, Murder on the Links, is based on the famous detective novel by Agatha Christie.

BY STEVEN DIETZ from

the novel by Agatha Christie

WORLD PREMIERE APRIL 19 – MAY 14

Acclaimed playwright Steven Dietz brings the famed Belgian detective to life to solve one of Agatha Christie’s most intricate whodunits. Of course, there are the host of usual — and — unusual suspects. A cast of six versatile actors embody a myriad of characters as they navigate the twists and turns of this lively and fun new adaptation. You won’t want to miss a thrilling moment of this comic mystery

I’m not a comedian...I’m lenny bruce april 24 & 25 @ 7:30pm starring ronnie marmo | Directed by Joe Mantegna my life with will: an evening with will shakespeare & james sutorius may 1 & 2 @ 7:30pm

Ronnie Marmo’s crowd-shocking portrayal of the undisputed comic legend, Lenny Bruce, brings the notorious funnyman to life with all the electrifying, insightful and comedic brilliance as only Lenny Bruce could himself.

(Rated R. Explicit language, Mature Content & very brief Nudity.)

North Coast Rep favorite, James Sutorius, chronicles his lifelong love a air with the Bard of Avon. In an acting career highlighted by roles on television and film, Sutorius always returns to Shakespeare for sustenance. So he will again, in the delightful My Life with Will.